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Tonga Faces Severe Drought Conditions Driven by Strong El Niño Event

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What happened

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Tonga is expected to experience very dry conditions over the next three months in Tongatapu, Ha'apai, 'Eua, and Niuatoputapu. This outlook is consistent with a strong El Niño event in the Pacific. The Tonga Meteorological Services reported that dry to very dry conditions were observed in September across several island groups.

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Why it matters

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The forecasted below-average rainfall and prolonged drought pose risks to agricultural viability and stability across Tonga. The strong El Niño event is noted as likely being the strongest since reliable records began in 1950.

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Who's involved

  • Matangi TongaCommented on the drought situation in Tonga.
  • TongatapuOne of the main islands facing severe drought conditions.
  • NiuatoputapuIsland experiencing severe drought conditions.
  • TongaThe sovereign state facing the severe drought.

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  1. Severe drought conditions are reported in Niuatoputapu in addition to Tongatapu.1 source
  2. Drought in Tongatapu, Tonga, is causing crop damage and potential community relocations.1 source

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